Commencement

The College’s 182nd commencement ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 19, 2019.
Schedules
Get a run-down of all that’s happening on campus.
Commencement Tickets
Find out where and when you can pick up tickets for the commencement ceremony.
Commencement Weekend Dining
Peruse our commencement menus and get instructions on how to purchase meal tickets.
Accessibility and Accommodation
Discover what resources are available for guests who have a physical disability or other special need that requires accommodation.
Language Translation
Fill out a request for one or more translation headsets for use at the Commencement ceremony.
Items for Purchase
Learn more about where you can buy photography, announcements, and other memorabilia.
FAQ
Get answers to the questions that most seniors—and their families—have.
Events for Graduate Students
See the schedule of Commencement week events for graduate students.
Photo of students marching in the Laurel Parade

Commencement Traditions

The days preceding Commencement are especially alive with tradition. See what’s in store!
this is a photograph of Mount Holyoke students participating in the annual Laurel Parade.

The Laurel Parade

This moving ritual, which takes place during commencement weekend, marks the transition from MHC student to MHC alumna.
Image of the four MHC class symbols

Class Colors and Symbols

A tradition since the early 1900s, classes use a color and symbol to identify themselves at class-related activities including Convocation.
Students at Commencement 2018

The great launch of 2018

Six hundred students. More than 2,000 family, friends and supporters. One momentous day to Commence. Watch the recap video.
Photo of Aiza Amjad Malik ’18 giving the student address at the 2018 Commencement ceremony

Commencement remarks and citations

Relive the brilliance spoken by students, faculty and guests during the 2018 Commencement ceremony.
Photo of three graduating seniors class of 2018

Introducing the graduates of 2018

They are ready to live and work in a global world — because they already have.